TV soaps that went off air in 2025: ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 4’ to ‘Suman Indori’

The 2025 television calendar saw some quick exits and sad endings. Some highly anticipated sequels fell flat, while long-running dramas finally wrapped up. The industry showed just how unpredictable the ratings game can be. It wasn't just about cancellations; it was about the end of eras for loyal fanbases. As we prepare for a fresh slate of programming, here is a recap of the shows that went off-air this year.

It is always tough when a beloved franchise just doesn't click. The show aired from June to September 2025. The channel pulled the plug after just 70 episodes. The show had Harshad Chopda and Shivangi Joshi in the lead as Rishabh and Bhagya. However, the show did not capture the charm of the original seasons. Fans said the chemistry felt forced and unconvincing compared to the earlier couples.

This show ran from July to December 2025. The show managed only about 104 episodes before cancellation. Neha Rana starred as Beera, who was the fearless protagonist. The network marketed the show heavily, but the audience did not respond well. Viewers found the plot repetitive and the narrative too weak to follow. The channel ended the run after five months due to consistently low viewership, which disappointed fans who initially tuned in for the spirited female lead.

This sequel premiered in January 2025, and it ran until June 2025. The show aired for a total of 109 episodes. It starred Priyanshi Yadav as Doree alongside Ishaan Dhawan. The show built a strong fanbase, particularly for the beloved on-screen couple “Doree-Man.” But the sequel failed to impress the viewers. The show ended prematurely due to low TRP ratings, poor connection of the audience to the plot, and unfavourable time slots.

This prime-time romance ran from July to October 2025. The show starred Megha Chakraborty and Karamm S Rajpal. It aired for a total of 114 episodes. It was initially marketed as a socially relevant drama that explored themes of women’s empowerment and societal expectations. It was the spin-off of ‘Jhanak.’ Despite the promising premise and the popularity of both the lead actors, the show failed to perform consistently in terms of viewership. It also faced stiff competition from other shows of the same time slot leading it to go off air.

The show premiered in November 2024 and ended in January 2025, after only 79 episodes. Vijayendra Kumeria played Dev alongside Kritika Singh Yadav’s Mannat. The creators intended it to be an intense romance thriller. The show had a unique concept with a lot of intriguing elements in the story. However, despite having a good opening in the TRP, the show eventually failed to impress the audience for long.

This show's journey started in July 2025 and came to an end in September 2025. It aired for a total of 106 episodes. The show starred Abrar Qazi and Afiya Taya Bali in the lead roles, Yuvraj (UV) and Katha. The show tried to stand out by focusing on a hate-to-love journey rather than family conspiracies. However, this genre found love only among a niche fanbase. It wasn’t enough to sustain viewership in the long run. Due to this, the show was abruptly taken off air following poor performance and low TRP ratings.

This drama ran from July 2024 to February 2025. It aired for a total of 216 episodes. The show initially won hearts. It tackled the sensitive issue of skin color bias. Akshit Sukhija and Aditi Tripathi shared great chemistry as Dr. Chirag and Deepika. However, the story began to drag after the writers resolved the main conflict. Viewer fatigue set in as the plot stagnated. To protect the show's legacy, the channel wrapped it up after 216 episodes, giving fans a necessary conclusion.

This show was launched in September 2024. TRP ratings slid, prompting the makers to conclude the story in April 2025. The show ended after about 215 episodes. The show starred Fahmaan Khan as Ranbir and Sonakshi Batra as Meghla. Despite its intriguing love triangle between Megha, Ranbir, and Adrija, the show struggled to maintain its position. The show also had striking similarities with the storyline of other shows. The couple had a happy ending, much to the relief of loyal viewers.

This show ran from May 2024 to February 2025. It aired for a total of 285 episodes. Ankit Gupta starred as Rannvijay opposite Rutuja Bagwe’s Vaijayanti. The show began with a distinct rustic vibe and centered on a girl who had a strong connection to her roots. Viewers liked its original concept and the chemistry among Vaiju, Jaya, and Ranvijay. However, as the story unfolded, significant twists, like Jaya and Ranvijay’s marriage and Vaiju’s love story, did not resonate with the audience. All these things led to a significant drop in TRP and the show went off air.

This drama debuted in November 2023 and ended in May 2025. The show racked up a massive 526 episodes during its tenure. It starred real-life friends Sriti Jha and Arjit Taneja, who played the lead lovers, Amrita and Virat. Fans obsessed over their chemistry, but the story naturally reached its peak. Rather than dragging the narrative out unnecessarily, the makers chose to end on a high note. The show gave the fandom a satisfying and planned conclusion.

This romantic drama aired from September 2024 to April 2025. The show aired for a total of 236 episodes. It marked the return of Ashnoor Kaur as Suman alongside Zain Imam as Teerth. Viewers liked the small-town flavor and the story of Suman navigating big-city politics. However, the channel eventually decided to wrap it up to freshen up the programming lineup. The show ended its solid run while the audience still held a positive opinion of it.

This empowering tale aired from January to April 2025. The show aired for a total of 130 episodes. Rajshree Thakur starred as Avani alongside Yogendra Vikram Singh as Shikhar. The plot focused on a housewife with big dreams. It was the adaptation of the Marathi show ‘Tu Chal Pudha.’ The concept was strong but the execution of the show felt too slow for the prime-time slot. The show struggled to gain momentum and was pulled due to low viewership.

This show aired from September 2024 to January 2025. The show ended after 112 episodes due to declining viewership. Pranali Rathod played the titular tribal girl opposite Aashay Mishra as Anurag. Despite strong chemistry between the leads, the show failed to click. There were a few reasons for the declining of viewership due to which the show went off air. These included: slow pacing and loss of interest, repetitive wardrobe choices, and failure to address audience demands.

This drama ran from December 2024 to March 2025. It aired for a total of 104 episodes. The show starred Aditi Sharma, who played Apollena, a girl dreaming of becoming an astronaut, and Samarthya Gupta. The show initially gained attention due to its unique storyline. However, the show soon deviated from its original plotline. Instead of focusing on Apollena’s journey in the space industry, the narrative shifted towards a love triangle. It disappointed many viewers, which led to declining TRPs. Fans also criticized the makers for turning it into a typical family drama.